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Dec 3, 2013

Okay, so with an almost two year old, I am having a tough time not wanting to buy all the things for her for Christmas. It's just so fun to have a kid who is old enough to love toys!

And toys! I want to play with all of them. However, I have tried to ban anything that makes noise or needs batteries for my own personal sanity. An excellent resource for this type of toy is Montessori supply places. I like "For Small Hands", which is where I found the majority of Miss Priss' gifts this year.

"“Make a sleepy face.” “Rub your belly.” “MOO like a cow.” These are just a few of the fun activities you and your toddler can enjoy together when you play this easy game.

Simply toss the plush color cube, pick a card matching the color shown, and perform the activity together. The game play emphasizes turn taking and gross motor skills, without the pressure of competition. "This seems like an excellent rainy day activity, or at least an entertaining alternative to Daniel Tiger.

"This unique, versatile "step-stool" appeals to the young children’s innate desire to help and participate in appealing out-of-reach activities such as dishwashing and meal preparation.

Designed by a Montessori teacher, with an easily adjustable deck and sturdy railings to provide stable support for climbing up and standing. Over time, children can use it as a desk or even a puppet theater. "

Morgan was unsure about this- another thing to take up kitchen space, expensive, and not exactly fun. Then we started to read reviews on Amazon. I have a feeling that this is going to make my life much easier- Dell Harper loves to watch me cook and play in the sink. Now she will be at the right height, and not precariously balanced on a kitchen chair.

And if Santa (or grandparents) think she is especially good this year?

A Dollhouse! (I am so excited about this and will probably play with it more than Miss Priss does)

All these things promise to be so much fun that Morgan did not even question/notice the lack of beeping bells and whistles. Buying the wooden toys I crave without being accused of having boring granola hippie tendencies by my husband? Winning for sure.